DJ Pooh (born
Mark Jordan in
Los Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles is the largest city in the state of California and the second largest in the United States. Often abbreviated as L.A. and nicknamed The City of Angels, Los Angeles has an estimated population of 3.8 million and spans over in Southern California...
) is an
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record producerHip hop production is the creation of hip hop music. Modern hip hop production uses samplers, sequencers, drum machines, synthesizers, turntables, and live instrumentation. Though the term encompasses all aspects of hip hop music, it's most commonly used to refer to the instrumental, non-lyrical...
,
rapperRapping is the rhythmic spoken delivery of rhymes, wordplay, and poetry. Rapping is a primary ingredient in hip hop music, but the phenomenon predates hip hop culture by centuries. Rapping can be delivered over a beat or without accompaniment...
,
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and
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.
DJ Pooh (born
Mark Jordan in
Los Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles is the largest city in the state of California and the second largest in the United States. Often abbreviated as L.A. and nicknamed The City of Angels, Los Angeles has an estimated population of 3.8 million and spans over in Southern California...
) is an
AmericanThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
record producerHip hop production is the creation of hip hop music. Modern hip hop production uses samplers, sequencers, drum machines, synthesizers, turntables, and live instrumentation. Though the term encompasses all aspects of hip hop music, it's most commonly used to refer to the instrumental, non-lyrical...
,
rapperRapping is the rhythmic spoken delivery of rhymes, wordplay, and poetry. Rapping is a primary ingredient in hip hop music, but the phenomenon predates hip hop culture by centuries. Rapping can be delivered over a beat or without accompaniment...
,
screenwriterScreenwriters or scenarists or scriptwriters are people in a film crew who write/create the screenplays from which films and television programs are made....
and
film directorA film director, or filmmaker is a person who directs the making or production of a film. Some also consider a film producer to be a filmmaker....
.
Biography
He usually collaborates with rapper
Ice CubeO'Shea Jackson , better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper, actor, screenwriter, and producer.He began his career as a member of the rap group N.W.A along with group leader Eazy-E, and later launched a successful solo career in music and cinema. In 1992, he married Kimberly...
. He has also produced albums for
Del tha Funkee HomosapienTeren Delvon Jones , better known as Del tha Funkee Homosapien, is an alternative hip hop artist.-Early life and beginnings:1990-1997:...
,
LL Cool JJames Todd Smith , better known as LL Cool J, is an American rapper and actor. LL Cool J stands for "Ladies Love Cool James." He is known for romantic ballads such as "I Need Love", "Around the Way Girl" and "Hey Lover" as well as pioneering hip-hop such as "I Can't Live Without My Radio", "I'm...
,
Tha Dogg PoundTha Dogg Pound, also known as D.P.G. , is a rap duo made up of Daz Dillinger and Kurupt. They were signed to Death Row Records in their early careers and were key to the label's success. The group made their 1992 rap debut on Dr. Dre's The Chronic, on various songs...
,
King TeeRoger McBride, , Mostly known as King Tee , is an American West coast rapper from Compton, California.-Career:...
and the late
Tupac ShakurTupac Amaru Shakur , also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper. He has sold 75 million albums to date and is one of the best-selling music artists in the world. In addition to his status as a top-selling recording artist, Shakur was a promising actor and a social...
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DJ Pooh began in film by producing the
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sequence in the 1991 film,
Boyz N the HoodBoyz n the Hood is a 1991 hood film, written and directed by John Singleton. Starring Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Morris Chestnut, Nia Long, Angela Bassett, Regina King, and Laurence Fishburne, the film depicts life in poor South Central Los Angeles, California, and was filmed and released in the...
. He then went on in 1995 to help write the film
FridayFriday is a 1995 dramatic comedy-buddy film directed by F. Gary Gray. Starring Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long, Bernie Mac, Tommy Lister, Jr...
, in which he portrays the character "Red".
He has also written, produced and directed his own films, which include the 2000 film
3 Strikes3 Strikes is a 2000 screwball comedy film, written and directed by DJ Pooh. The film stars Brian Hooks as Rob Douglas, a man just released from a one year sentence in jail, who already has two strikes to his name. Since he's living under California's Three strikes law, Rob decides to go straight...
and 2001's
The WashThe Wash is a hip-hop-styled film released on November 16, 2001 featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Xzibit and DJ Pooh, with an appearance made by Eminem...
, which stars
Dr. DreAndre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, and actor...
and
Snoop DoggCordazar Calvin Broadus , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is a Grammy Award-nominated American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as an MC in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of producer Dr. Dre's most notable protégés...
.
He released one solo album,
Bad Newz Travels FastBad News Travels Fast is the debut album by DJ Pooh. The album was released in 1997 for Atlantic Records and was produced by DJ Pooh himself. It spawned the single "Whoop Whoop" and featured guests such as Kam and Charlie Wilson.-Track listing:...
, on
Atlantic RecordsAtlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm & blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
in 1997.
He co-wrote the script to
Grand Theft Auto: San AndreasGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a sandbox-style action-adventure computer and video game developed by Rockstar North. It is the third 3D game in the Grand Theft Auto video game franchise, the fifth original console release and eighth game overall...
and helped the protagonist voice actor
Young MaylayChristopher "Chris" Bellard, also known by his stage name, Young Maylay, is an American West Coast rapper from Los Angeles. He is best known for the role as Carl "CJ" Johnson in the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.- Early life :...
to release his debut album,
San Andreas: The Original MixtapeSan Andreas: The Original Mixtape is the debut album by American West Coast rapper Young Maylay, released July 5, 2005.-Featured artists:The album features all hip hop artists who were affiliated with Young Maylay at the time...
.
Discography
| Album information |
| Bad Newz Travels Fast Bad News Travels Fast is the debut album by DJ Pooh. The album was released in 1997 for Atlantic Records and was produced by DJ Pooh himself. It spawned the single "Whoop Whoop" and featured guests such as Kam and Charlie Wilson.-Track listing:...
- Released: July 15, 1997
- Chart positions: #116 US, #34 Top R&B/Hip Hop
- Last RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards...
: Gold
- Singles: "Whoop Whoop"
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Filmography
- Friday
Friday is a 1995 dramatic comedy-buddy film directed by F. Gary Gray. Starring Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long, Bernie Mac, Tommy Lister, Jr...
- Red
- Friday After Next
Friday After Next is a 2002 comedy film, directed by Marcus Raboy, starring Ice Cube and Mike Epps. It is the third installment in the Friday film series, and the sequel to the 2000 film Next Friday...
- Co-writer
- The Wash
The Wash is a hip-hop-styled film released on November 16, 2001 featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Xzibit and DJ Pooh, with an appearance made by Eminem...
- Slim (Director, producer and writer)
- 3 Strikes - Trick Turner/Taxi Driver (Director and writer)